Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)
“Hmm…so what would I need more? I have taken soaps, detergents, broom, bucket and all toiletries. I have also taken a lot of potatoes, tomatoes and breads. What else do we need? Cheese too. Umm…..arghhh! I wish I could call my mother and ask!” I sighed unable to understand what I would need to buy!
I moved along the aisle and picked up few things I felt would be necessary like ropes, floor cleaner and for eating, I have also taken meat. But what else would be needed to make the food? I felt like an idiot for never entering the kitchen except for checking what is being cooked for meal! How do they make the soups and the beacons and the roasted lambs and all?
I move around without any clue and feel ashamed too imagining what Edward will think of me? I can’t clean, I can’t catch fish and now, I can’t even cook! I don’t even know what all are required!!
I tak
Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)Seeing Edward’s situation and silence and also Johny’s fear, Clara finally said, “The package is here! I AM THE PACKAGE!”“WHAT!!!” Both Johny and Edith said in unison. They were both shocked and couldn’t understand if it was a joke or Clara was serious!They both looked at Clara and Edward and then they exchanged a glance of concern among themselves.“You are serious, aren’t you? You are the girl who is supposed to be handed over to the boss. You aren’t joking! Are you?” Johny didn’t even know what to think! Clara’s facial expression revealed that what she said was true but it was something impossible because Johny knows exactly when the kidnapping has happened! How can the person kidnapped fall in love and marry her kidnapper just in a few days?? How can the kidnapper especially when the one is like Mark, fall in love with
Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)“I guess you two should make yourself comfortable on the porch while I and my wife prepare your room?” Edward made Johny and Edith sit on the couple chairs on the porch and said.When they returned it was already past four and it took them hardly ten minutes to check the small wooden cottage.“Or you may go and take a walk along the stream. It is beautiful!” Clara said wrapping her hands around Edward’s arm making Edith look at the two of them with a dreamy smile.“I think that will be good. I would actually love to take a small walk! Johny? What do you say?” Edith asked her husband and they stood up from the chairs.“Ok. Take your time and enjoy the nature. Once you two are back I will make some tea or coffee whatever you would want.” Clara chirped! She felt good to be the host to their first guests! She was the lady of
Johny’s POV— ( Past Life)The Mark I have known has changed. Even when he first started working with us, he was very reserved and hardly spoke. I was the only person with whom he would talk and even with me he hardly spoke a few sentences, leave alone laugh or even smile! The boss always tells me still now that Mark is best in the kidnapping job because neither does he get attached to the victims nor does he hurt them! He always maintains a straight and cold, detached demeanour! He has even kidnapped women before but never ever did he slip!Even in personal life he was always a loner and an aloof person! Whenever I asked about having anyone special, Mark used to reply very briefly, ‘I only care for one woman and that is my mother! There is neither time nor place for another!’That Mark was so deeply in love with a woman whom he is supposed to handover to the boss! I didn’t know what
Edward’s POV— ( Past Life)My little wife was so cute and beautiful that it hurts even imagining what Johny said! Yes, giving her away will be the worst and cruellest thing in my entire life, but I have not been given an option. The night has been so romantic and a complete bliss! I and Clara slept cuddled together on the hammock wrapped in a soft blanket while the bonfire kept us warm.We couldn’t make love a lot because of her condition, but we kissed and made out touching each other in every way permissible! Yes, I had no doubts that I loved her and there never was a doubt about her love! She had fallen asleep resting her head on my chest and I have fallen asleep thinking, how peaceful it was sleeping with her in my arms but another day was gone!Day 2--I stirred and fluttered my eyes open and immediately frowned feeling the weight and softness gone from my chest and as I looked at myself I realised I was lying alone!
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)My time with my parents in my house was happy but not fun! I mean I was always the little girl to my parents who pampered me a lot and bought me anything and everything my heart desired but I didn’t have friends!Because my family is one of the richest, I hardly made any friend at all! My pastime was reading books, playing piano, going out for shopping and eating all the special dishes my mother cooked for me and my father! Yes, we did have a lot of parties and gatherings but those were never much fun because all were mostly my father’s business associates. Though a few girls of my age or around were invited and we talked and mingled but they were never my friends because all they loved doing was showing off their expensive dresses and jewelleries which was of no shortage in my case, but I never liked flaunting!I never went to family picnics, or never went fishing! Everything was luxurious and expe
Narrator’s POV— ( Past Life)“Thanks Jackie! I was sort of counting on you! But err…is it possible to get the first month salary in advance? Deduct 10% if you want, but I really need the advance.” Edward said to the old man Jackie.“No problem Edward! Don’t have to be so formal. You are like my son! Wait a moment.” Jackie shook his head and opened the drawer of his table and took out some cash. He counted them and handed over a stack to Edward. “Here! Start work from tomorrow, will you?”“Sure Jackie! I will fix the car tomorrow. Don’t worry; I will finish it in two days!” Edward said and walked over to an old motorbike. “So, I am taking this baby.” He said while riding the bike and Jackie shouted, “Yeah…you paid for that junk!! Hahaha!!” he laughed and Edward left riding the bike chuckling.He was in a good mood! Finally some sort of a plan has s
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)I couldn’t have been happier than I am now!! Life feels so complete with Edward in it and our little home in the midst of the beautiful woods is an addition to our pleasant time together!Edward has been working in the garage since last five days and I have been taking care of our little cosy home. He also got money in advance and wanted to buy me dresses and jewellery as promised but I wanted something else! I told him to make another room for guests and buy a small sofa so that we could make our guests comfortable!I know there is no point in all this since I would be gone in another two days but it made me happy thinking that even after I am gone, the memories of our short life together will remain! Last two days he has been working too hard and finally has finished adding another small wooden cabin to our home at the back and also he made a back exit door. When I asked why, he said, it was for emergency!I a
Clara’s POV— ( Past Life)I kept my fingers interlinked with Edward to give him support! I could feel his pain! His mother was dying and he did everything possible for her, but still he won’t be able to save her!“Honey! Please, smile. I know it is very difficult for you! But give your mother a happy face!” I couldn’t remain annoyed at this time and asked him to do the most difficult task and that was to smile knowing that the mother who has given birth to him, would die any day now. Slowly we approached a door and Edward entered first.I stood at the door looking at the woman lying on the hospital bed. She must be around forty five or forty six but despite her age and her sickness, she looked beautiful and had the same kind eyes like Edward’s!“Edward! Son!” The moment Edward entered she extended her hands and smiled, though tears started pouring out of her beautiful green eyes. Those were the tears o